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Oil Industry Careers – Environment Officer (Biodiversity) – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Title: Environment Officer
(Biodiversity)
(Biodiversity)
Organization: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary: The Environment
Officer (Biodiversity) will be responsible for planning and monitoring of oil
and gas activities to ensure environmental and biodiversity conservation. He/she
will ensure continued development and improvement in biodiversity initiatives
including best industry practice and best available technologies to ensure that
petroleum activities do not compromise the biodiversity and environment.
Officer (Biodiversity) will be responsible for planning and monitoring of oil
and gas activities to ensure environmental and biodiversity conservation. He/she
will ensure continued development and improvement in biodiversity initiatives
including best industry practice and best available technologies to ensure that
petroleum activities do not compromise the biodiversity and environment.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the review and
advise on environment reports including project briefs, environment and
social impact statements, biodiversity reports, environment audit reports
and environment monitoring reports. - Ensure that all licensees have
biodiversity action plans integrated into their operations so as to
achieve Net Loss/Net Gain to biodiversity in areas they operate. - Undertake analysis of different parameters
from a biological environment point of view including study of flora and
fauna of terrestrial and aquatic biota of all oil and gas activities in operational
areas. - Actively propose and participate in the
reviews of the legislation related to environment for mainstreaming
biodiversity conservation considerations in the oil and gas sector. - Actively participate in the development
and update PAU’s Environment Policy. - Participate in the monitoring of licensees
to ensure compliance with all relevant environment legislation, standards,
guidelines and international best practice. - Regularly update the environment database
for record keeping and monitoring purposes. - Actively participate in the preparation of
monthly environment reports. - Ensure that licensees integrate
biodiversity initiatives in their Environment Management Systems in all
their operations. - Work closely with relevant environmental
Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ensure harmonized work. - Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant for the Petroleum Authority
of Uganda (PAU) Environment Officer (Biodiversity) job placement must hold
an honours Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry or
related discipline from an internationally recognized University /
Institution. - At least three years’ working experience
in the Oil and Gas sector operations, with specific responsibility for Environment
issues. - Previous experience in biodiversity
monitoring, mapping and offsets. - Demonstrated experience working in a team
of an organization/business unit/project with diverse professionals. - Possession of a Master’s degree in Botany,
Zoology, Forestry, Ecology, Conservation, Biological Sciences or any other
related degree from an internationally recognized University /
Institution. - A qualification in the oil and gas sector
from an internationally recognized Institution. - Internationally recognized professional
qualifications or membership with an internationally recognized
professional body. - Good understanding of international best
practices and standards e.g. IFC and Equator principles. - Demonstrated ability to work independently
and meet deadlines. - Good knowledge and understanding of the
Ugandan environmental legislation, guidelines and standards. - Innovative and with a proven high level of
integrity. - Ability to work independently and in a
team. - Proven track record of outstanding
performance. - Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. - Proficiency in the relevant computer
packages including Microsoft Office.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to
apply online by clicking on the link below.
apply online by clicking on the link below.
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Deadline: Wednesday, 18th April 2018 by 11:59 pm.
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